The Beach
@River Runners

The Beach
@River Runners

6 miles south of Buena Vista:
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24070 County Road 301
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-2466

Open May 23rd - August 18th

Daily 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The Beach is a seasonal restaurant, bar, and venue located at River Runners – right next to the Arkansas River at the put-in for Browns Canyon National Monument. Enjoy this outdoor dining experience with great friends, delicious food, and a unique atmosphere. Check out the River Runners Music Series dates and lineup.

THE BEACH MENU

(Sandwiches served with potato chips or tortilla chips. Fish tacos – no side)

Raquelitas Tortilla Chips & Salsa $6

  • add chorizo queso $4
  • add guacamole $4
  • add pinto corn salsa $3

Blackened Fish Tacos $16

  • topped with fresh cucumber pineapple salsa and cilantro crema

Summer Heirloom Caprese Baguette $15

  • fresh basil, sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic reduction – served with kettle chips

Smoked Pork Belly Bahn Mi $16

  • carrot jjicama lime slaw and cilantro chimichurri

Honey Smoked Trout $15

  • bacon chive cream cheese and assorted veggies
  • served with club crackers and spicy honey

Wild Game Brat $14

  • jardiniere relish and spicy brown mustard

Ranchero Burger $16

  • fried onions, BBQ sauce, jalapeños and cheddar

Shrimp Cocktail El Capitan $15

  • citrus poached shrimp and wasabi tomato broth – served with club crackers

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna Salad $17

  • fresh mixed greens, Kim chi wasabi lime dressing, nori and spicy mayo

Cheese Quesadilla $10

  • add smoked chicken $5
  • add top sirloin $5
  • add pork belly $6
  • add smoky tempe and mushrooms $6

KIDS MENU

Hot Dog $6

  • served with kettle chips

Kids Cheese Quesadilla $6

  • served with tortilla chips

Check out our daily specials, catering, and weddings.

COCKTAILS

Riverrita $12

  • 100% agave silver tequila with orange liquor, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, salted rim and lime

River Rummer $12

  • spiced rum, amaretto, vodka, and pineapple juice – garnished with a cherry and pineapple

Spicy Mezcal Margarita $14

  • in-house infused spicy pepper Mezcal tequila, pure agave, fresh lime juice, garnished with a tajin salted rim and lime

Tiki Punch $14

  • vodka mojito with fresh mint, real mango puree and a splash of soda water

Spicy Vodka Lemonade $14

  • in-house infused spicy vodka and house-made lemonade with a lemon slice

Coconut Rummer $14

  • spiced rum, coconut water, garnished with a lime

Bloody Mary $12

  • vodka, bloody Mary mix
  • garnished with pickled vegetables and a tajin salted lime
  • ask for it spicy

Top Shelf Margarita $18

  • 100% agave Corazon top-shelf Reposado, gran-gala top-shelf orange liqueur, agave, fresh lime juice, garnished with a salted rim and lime

Nalgene New & Fill $40

Nalgene Refill Basic $24/Nalgene Refill Special $24 (Top Shelf Marg $38)

Extra shot: $10

Michelada $10

  • Ska Mexican lager, bloody Mary mix, dash of hot sauce and tajin salted rim and lime (make it a fruity Michelada – instead of tomato, ask about our selection of tropical juices)

LOCAL CRAFT CANNED BEER

  • Mexican Lager – Ska 12 oz. $6
  • Sippin Pretty Sour – Odell 12 oz. $6
  • Semi-Sweet Cider – Talbot 12 oz. $7
  • River Runners Pale Ale – Eddyline 16 oz. $7
  • Boater Pilsner – Eddyline 16 oz. $7
  • Crank Yanker IPA – Eddyline 16 oz. $7
  • 6-pack craft 12 oz. $18
  • 6-pack craft 16 oz. $20
  • Coors Light $5

DOMESTIC BEER

  • Coors Light 16 OZ $6
  • PBR 16 oz $19
  • Single Domestic 16 oz $5
  • 6-Pack Domestic 16 oz $16

SELTZERS/HARD KOMBUCHA

Spindrift (natural sparkling water and fresh squeezed fruit juice) 12 oz. $6

6-pack $18

WINE (CANS)

  • Rose with bubbles: Centennial Cellars 12 oz. $14
  • Chardonnay Blend: Centennial Cellars 12 oz. $14
  • Red Blend: Centennial Cellars 12 oz. $14
  • Red or White 9 OZ POUR $7

NON-ALCOHOLIC

  • Coconut water: 17 oz. $6
  • Liquid Death Sparkling Water/Regular Water $6
  • Liquid Death Arnold Palmer $6
  • Poppi Strawberry Lemonade $5
  • House-made Lemonade $5
  • Red Bull $6
  • Soda $4
  • Yerba $6
  • Root Beer Float $5

BAG OF ICE $7